kirk out
C1 slang intransitive
In simple words
To go crazy or act way too dramatic about something.
Literal meaning: To act like Kirk (Captain Kirk from Star Trek) and go out of control.
Meanings
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idiomatic
slang
To behave in an overly dramatic, irrational, or emotionally exaggerated way, reminiscent of Captain Kirk's theatrical style.
"He totally kirked out when they cancelled his favorite show."
Usage notes
Niche internet/geek slang derived from the character Captain James T. Kirk of Star Trek, known for his dramatic over-acting. Rarely used outside fan communities and online forums. Almost exclusively American.
Commonly used with
totally completely just about something over nothing
Forms
Base
kirk out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
kirks out
he/she/it
Past simple
kirked out
yesterday
Past participle
kirked out
have + pp
-ing form
kirking out
continuous
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